Black Mountain Rag
This mountain route takes its name from a fiddle tune and winds through the NC 9 corridor toward Bat Cave and the surrounding gorge country.
Mountains, North Carolina — Black Mountain, Bat Cave
This mountain route takes its name from a fiddle tune and winds through the NC 9 corridor toward Bat Cave and the surrounding gorge country. Forested slopes, curves and nearby orchard country shape the trip.
Before you go: Helene reconstruction affects this corridor. Check DriveNC before attempting the through-route and follow current detours; do not assume the original route is continuously open.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/black-mountain-rag/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.
Mountains, North Carolina — Black Mountain, Bat Cave
This mountain route takes its name from a fiddle tune and winds through the NC 9 corridor toward Bat Cave and the surrounding gorge country. Forested slopes, curves and nearby orchard country shape the trip.
Before you go: Helene reconstruction affects this corridor. Check DriveNC before attempting the through-route and follow current detours; do not assume the original route is continuously open.
Route map and visitor information: https://nsbfoundation.com/sb/black-mountain-rag/
Current North Carolina road conditions: https://www.drivenc.gov/
Fall color planning: https://www.visitnc.com/fall-colors
Choose an open section using the linked route information. Allow extra time for stops and follow posted signs. On a motorcycle, watch for gravel and wet leaves and use designated pullouts.
Route information reviewed September 10, 2026. Conditions and attraction hours can change.